THE Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Pampanga recently passed two resolutions intended to further boost the cultural renaissance currently sweeping the Kapampangan Region.

Resolution No. 138 “requests all AM and FM radio stations in the Province of Pampanga to play at least one Original Kapampangan Music (OKM) in the morning, afternoon and evening everyday as a way not only of popularizing these songs but also of creating a sense of cultural awareness and pride among Kapampangans.” The resolution was proposed by the Center for Kapampangan Studies and sponsored by Board Member Nestor Tolentino.

The Sanggunian went one step farther by passing Resolution No. 147 that requests all municipal mayors and San Fernando City Mayor (Angeles is a chartered city), cinema/theatre operators/owners, schools, malls in the Province of Pampanga to do the same. Board Member Tolentino also sponsored the resolution.

The second resolution suggests “reasonable” time and frequency of airing Kapampangan music, as follows: cinemas/theatres, every after showing of the film; schools, before the flag ceremony and included in music lessons; malls, included in the centralized sound system; municipalities, before and after flag ceremony.

The two resolutions were signed by Vice Governor Joseller Guiao and approved by Governor Mark Lapid.